Location: Barnet, London School Type: Small Special School Position: 1:1 Teaching Assistant for PMLD Student Working Hours: Full-time, term-time only Salary: Dependent on experience Are you a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant ready to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a young learner with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)? Our small special school in Barnet is looking for a committed individual to join our close-knit team, offering personalised support to a student with complex learning and care needs. Role Overview: -Direct 1:1 Support: Work closely with a student with PMLD, providing consistent, individualised assistance throughout their school day to encourage learning and social interaction. -Personal and Health Care: Assist with essential personal care tasks, including feeding, toileting, and general hygiene, with sensitivity and respect for the child’s comfort and dignity. Work in partnership with health staff to follow specific medical care protocols when necessary. -Specialist Communication and Sensory Support: Employ alternative communication tools like Makaton or PECS to support non-verbal interaction and engagement, and develop sensory-rich activities that cater to the student’s needs. -Essential Skills and Experience: SEND Expertise: Extensive experience working with students with SEND, particularly PMLD, within educational or specialist settings. Personal Care Proficiency: Confident in providing personal care and familiarity with assistive equipment, such as feeding tubes, is advantageous. Communication Skills: Proficient in communication support techniques, including Makaton, PECS, or other relevant systems. Adaptability and Patience: Ability to adjust to the student’s individual needs, aligning activities to meet the objectives set in their Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) and remaining patient and responsive throughout. Why You’ll Love Working With Us: -Professional Development Opportunities: Gain access to training that strengthens your skills in providing high-quality SEND support. -Inclusive and Collaborative Team Environment: Be part of a caring and supportive team that values collaboration and compassion in helping students achieve their potential. -Rewarding Work: Make a meaningful impact in the life of a child by contributing to a nurturing and encouraging learning environment. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and you’re ready to make a difference, we’d be delighted to receive your application. Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter detailing your experience with SEND.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Jessica Flowerdew on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061 and click on the apply button.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Jessica Flowerdew&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061</strong></strong>